Account Executive - DACH

The role, in one line

You will grow Payhawk's customer base and revenue in DACH by winning new business with companies of 200–1,000 employees and managing every deal from first contact to close.

What you will own

• Manage the whole sales process actively, from first contact to closing the deal, and hand customers over smoothly to the account management team.
• Find and prospect new business at companies with 200–1,000 employees.
• Work closely with our BDR team and other departments.
• Generate leads through cold calling, email campaigns, networking and social media.
• Qualify leads and research each prospect's business needs, challenges and pain points.
• Deliver sales presentations and product demos to senior executives that show the value of Payhawk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers, influencers and stakeholders in target organisations.
• Meet and exceed your individual sales targets and performance metrics.
• Keep every sales activity, customer interaction and opportunity accurate and up to date in Salesforce.

What you will need

• German at C1/C2 level, and professional English (our company language).
• 3+ years as an Account Executive at a B2B SaaS company, selling to organisations with more than 200 FTEs.
• Experience with sales tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Salesloft and Gong.
• A strong track record of generating pipeline through cold outbound.
• Knowledge of market research, different sales methodologies and negotiation principles.
• The ability to multitask and to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to build relationships effectively.
• Enthusiasm and passion for what you do.
• A competitive drive.

Company Benefits

• Flexible working hours 
• 30 days holiday paid leave
• Payhawk company card
• Monthly travel allowance
• Competitive compensation package
• Regular team-wide events 
• Exchange program to another one of our offices (Amsterdam, Paris, London, Barcelona, Sofia).

Please note that unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship, and to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in Germany.

Payhawk is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.